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PUTRAJAYA, June 9 (Bernama) -- The government will implement a revision of the Sales Tax rates and an expansion of the Service Tax’s scope effective from July 1, 2025, in order to strengthen the country’s fiscal position by increasing revenue and broadening the tax base.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be prepared to negotiate the next wave of potential American tariffs targeting key strategic sectors and products such as semiconductors, technology products and pharmaceuticals, rather than focusing solely on negotiating reciprocal tariffs reductions currently with the US.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has secured RM4.68 billion worth of potential investments from Japan at Expo 2025 Osaka, underscoring Malaysia’s growing appeal as a strategic hub for sustainable and innovation-driven business in Southeast Asia.
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From Karina Imran
OSAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has successfully secured more than RM8 billion in potential investments and signed 20 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) through its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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From Karina Imran
OSAKA, May 30 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is scheduled to officiate the opening ceremony of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, tomorrow.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd anticipates the implementation of RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation may be pushed to the fourth quarter of 2025 due to unresolved issues such as eligibility and the delivery mechanism.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has urged the government to maintain policy continuity and commit to bold, long-term economic reforms as the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) draws closer to its finalisation.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved risk appetite for the local note despite prevailing global uncertainties.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has resigned as Minister of Economy effective June 17, 2025
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Shareholder activism in Asia has reached unprecedented levels, with over 200 companies targeted in both 2023 and 2024, up significantly from 134 in 2021, according to Diligent Market Intelligence’s newly released Shareholder Activism in Asia 2025 report.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded its 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in Jakarta on a high note, setting the course for the organisation's future through key leadership changes and strategic discussions.